Written Submissions for Spring 2008 Student Contest

You may view the written submissions here, including poetry and paragraphs. Some written submissions have been displayed creatively in the visual gallery.

Isabella Jusko, Grade 8

Teary, hungry, lost in pain first and third world countries are not the same. No chance of education, with poverty and such, they cherish every little thing that their hands touch. Trying to have fun, but it's a hard life each day, the only thing that guides them though, is to kneel down and pray. Life for them is different, or can you not see? try living their life, so strongly and happily. I can't even say put yourself in their shoes, because they have none to wear, and nothing more to loose. Be grateful for what you have, because you can't have it all, compared to over there, we're the ones standing tall. Please try to donate, there is so much that they need, all they want in life is to be happy, and succeed. They're human just like you, alive and can feel, so think about the needy, when you're throwing out that meal. Pray for them at least, they want to make it through, and remember they'd do anything, just to be like you.

Mya Hastings, Grade 1
Why I Like School

Books, pencils, paper, erasers.
Math, science, drama and dance.
Cool teachers, fun crafts.
Learning makes school go by fast!
Candyland and dominos,
make indoor recess… the best I’ve had.
Spirit days, charity events,
spreading kindness, with our friends.
So much to learn, so much to do,
without school I wouldn’t be cool.

Education
By Daniel Tefferi, Grade 1

Education is a fun and good thing to me. But the problem is Dominican Republic. Most of them don’t get a chance to go to school. So me Daniel is going to do a writing to make a difference in Dominican Republic. I am going to show what education means to me. It is a bit of work but mostly fun. I can be someone because of that! The work at St. Lucy Catholic School is good. Education makes you smart. When you are smart you become an adult and get a job then you help yourself and others. That makes you a good person. So get A+ (which means very good) to become all that! And do all your work like me, and never give up! And get a good job.

Madison Greig, Grade 1
Why I Like School

I love school because I can learn and learn how to read. You learn math and science too. You can meet new friends. Friends are important to have at school because you can play together, learn the importance of a friendship and can help you in school with projects, homework or work at school. Teachers are very important at school too. Teachers teach you. Teachers help you when you get stuck on a hard word and don't know how to do your work. I love school!